Prescott, IA has a humid continental climate with mostly mild summers and cold winters. Summers in Prescott are generally warm and pleasant, with average highs in the mid-80s Fahrenheit (29 Celsius). Winters are cold, with temperatures averaging around 20 degrees Fahrenheit (-7 Celsius). Rainfall is abundant throughout the year, with temperatures often dropping below freezing during winter months. Snowfall can also be expected during some of the colder months of the year. Prescott is sometimes affected by severe weather patterns such as tornadoes, hail, and thunderstorms.
Prescott, Iowa gets 35 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Prescott averages 26 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 212 sunny days per year in Prescott. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Prescott gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 90 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 85 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 13
Rain: averages 35 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 26 inches of snow a year